Police have confirmed a man has been arrested after a vehicle collision.
A 32-year-old man has been arreste0+ d after emergency services attended a one-vehicle crash off the A69 near Haydon Bridge.
Shortly after arriving, police found that the vehicle was abandoned. Still, after a search - a man was found nearby and was arrested.
Police suspect that he was driving under the influence of alcohol and was above the legal limit.
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A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 11.30 am yesterday (Sunday), officers were alerted to a one-vehicle collision off the A69 near Haydon Bridge.
“Emergency services attended the scene and found the occupant of the vehicle had already left.
“A search was subsequently carried out, and a 32-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle whilst above the legal alcohol limit.
"He remains in police custody at this time.”
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